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Government commissions seven CT Scanners, MRI to boost public healthcare.
GOVERNMENT has launched and commissioned seven Computed Tomography (CT) scan machines and one Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine for use in seven public hospitals. Minister of Health Elijah Muchima commissioned the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment procured by the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA), with support…
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GOVERNMENT has launched and commissioned seven Computed Tomography (CT) scan machines and one Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine for use in seven public hospitals.
Minister of Health Elijah Muchima commissioned the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment procured by the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA), with support from the Ministry of Health.
Speaking today at Arthur Davison Children’s Hospital in Ndola, Dr Muchima said the investment will eliminate the need for patients to travel long distances or rely on costly private facilities for essential diagnostic services.
“This is not just about machines. This is about saving lives, easing financial burdens, and strengthening Zambia’s health system,” Dr Muchima said.
He said the hospitals set to benefit are Arthur Davison Children’s Hospital,Ndola Teaching Hospital,Kitwe Teaching Hospital and Livingstone Teaching Hospital.
Dr Muchima said others are Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital, University Teaching Hospital – Adult and Solwezi General Hospital
“For the first time, such high-tech equipment has been simultaneously deployed to seven public hospitals using local resources,” Dr Muchima added.
He said the move marks a major step towards Universal Health Coverage, ensuring that all Zambians, regardless of location or financial status, have access to quality healthcare.
Meanwhile, National Health Insurance Management Authority Director General Michael Njapau highlighted the advanced capabilities of the equipment.
“Even private health facilities will find it hard to match the imaging quality of these machines.
This is a top-tier investment, backed by three-year warranties, trained staff, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems for power reliability, and advanced software for enhanced image clarity,” he said.
Mr Njapau noted that National Health Insurance Management Authority membership has grown from one million in 2021 to over 5.3 million in 2025, showing a more inclusive and resilient future for healthcare in Zambia.
(Mwebantu, Tuesday, 5th August, 2025)
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